Ray Gustini

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By Ray Gustini – January 2, 2009 – 3 comments

Irish poet and dramatist William Butler Yeats died seventy years before the start of the 2008 NFL playoffs, yet I can’t help but think the man who wrote “All things fall apart; the centre cannot hold” would enjoy Wild Card Weekend.

Ray’s Rapid Ramblings

By Ray Gustini – December 26, 2008 – 2 comments

Herm Edwards was one of about eight coaches last week wearing the full bodysuit to stay warm, but he was the only one to have his stocking hat on backwards. He’s burned out! Too many close losses! They’ve turned a once noble mind to mush!

Ray’s Rapid Ramblings

By Ray Gustini – December 19, 2008 – 11 comments

Ooh, the triumphant return of the Saturday game, just in time for millions of travelers stranded in airport bars. This is the second Cowboys game in less than a week that will be simulcast on NFL.com, complete with shots of the Cowboys 900-person sideline.

Ray’s Rapid Ramblings

By Ray Gustini – December 12, 2008 – 7 comments

I enjoy the Christmas season, as I am generally a fan of three-way popcorn tins, all things eggnog flavored, and the movie “Scrooged” (Although I must admit I am curious—and a bit disappointed—as to why the popcorn tub is a strictly seasonal treat.

Ray’s Rapid Ramblings

By Ray Gustini – December 5, 2008 – 8 comments

I’m alone in this belief, but if the Redskins miss the playoffs, I say the odds are better than 50-50 Snyder reflexively cans Zorn and Cerrato and throws total control and a dump truck full of cash at Pete Carroll or Bill Cowher.

Ray’s Rapid Ramblings

By Ray Gustini – November 26, 2008 – 3 comments

Not to get all Peter King on you, but I spent 4 hours shanghaied in an airport earlier this week, an experience that really made me realize how little I understand other people. Here are some thoughts:

Ray’s Rapid Ramblings

By Ray Gustini – November 21, 2008 – 6 comments

There’s nothing like a potential slap fight between an underachieving first-round pick and an underachieving head coach to liven up an awful game. With apologies to Shane Black, here’s my dream conversation with Brad Childress:

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By Ray Gustini – November 14, 2008 – 11 comments

The suggestion that the Browns quit in the Denver game is doubly astounding when you consider Cleveland was leading until the 1:14 mark in the 4th quarter. How do you quit in a game you are winning?

Ray’s Rapid Ramblings

By Ray Gustini – November 7, 2008 – 7 comments

Attacking Wayne Weaver for not knowing how to run a football team is like attacking a bear for being bad at calculus—still, his work this past off-season truly is a primer on how not to tweak your championship-caliber team.

Ray’s Rapid Ramblings

By Ray Gustini – October 31, 2008 – 12 comments

Hunter Thompson said that when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. In my case, when the going gets weird, I get sick, which is exactly what happened this past Monday, when a nasty cold was further complicated by a spider biting me on the right eyeball.

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